According to the Carbohydrates research you did, from what type of carbohydrates should most of your calories come?

You're trying to make healthier food choices, but sometimes it's hard to resist the temptation of junk food. Which of the following should you choose as a source of complex carbohydrates to stay on track?

You're trying to make healthier choices, but sometimes you just want to enjoy your favorite snacks. If you're wanting to limit calories that come from less nutritious foods, it may be helpful to remember that there are _____, calories in one gram of carbohydrate?

What type of starchy carbs should you choose for a healthier diet according to your Carbohydrates research?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of fiber?

Clayton is trying to make healthier nutrition choices because he has very long days with challenging classes and daily rehearsals for his school's play. He heard in his health class that eating fiber-rich foods will help him feel _______ and give him more sustained energy.

Julia is at the store and wants to buy granola bars that are at least a good source of fiber. What amount is considered a good source of fiber?

If Julia is eating a high amount of fiber each day, what is also recommended to support digestion?

Marcus is going grocery shopping with his grandma this weekend and wants to buy some foods that are high in fiber. He will find fiber in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole ____________.

As a teenager who wants to be healthy but sometimes struggles with making the best food choices, what should you aim for in your diet when it comes to carbohydrates?

Which 2 components are processed out of a refined/white grain, but are present in a whole grain?

Sylvia is at the grocery store looking at all the different breads. If she wants to buy a whole-grain bread, which type of bread would she buy?

Ester is looking at all the cereals at the grocery store, searching for one that has healthy grains. How would she know if the grains are whole grains?

Frankie is studying for multiple AP Exams this spring. She knows that complex carbohydrates can provide sustained mental and physical energy. A good amount of the time, she eats healthy meals, but when it comes to snacks, she doesn't typically make as healthy choices. Which snack is more likely to leave her feeling tired because it's an UNHEALTHY simple carbohydrate?

Simple carbohydrates like white bread, crackers, chips, cookies are high in _______, and therefore should be eaten in _______.

Twin siblings Sariah and Felix love staying up late on the weekends or any night their mom has to work late. They love all things sweet and typically snack on ice cream, chips, cookies, and soda. They know this isn't a healthy habit, but don't know why. However, as their closest cousin, you know from health class that this type of diet taxes the pancreas, making it difficult to release enough insulin to keep up with the glucose load in the bloodstream from too many simple carbohydrates. It is an especially unhealthy habit if it's regular and ongoing. This could even lead to the development of diabetes (which also runs in their family). What is the role of insulin in the body?

A child was born with Type 1 Diabetes and has always relied on insulin to manage this condition. What best describes what is going on?

Carl is a 40-year-old man who has been more stressed with work and personal family issues over the last few years. He eats fast food multiple times a week. A year ago, when he went for his regular check-up, his doctor recommended that he make changes to his diet to improve his physical and mental health. One suggestion was to incorporate more whole grains, fruits, and veggies. Carl acknowledged that he has not been able to do this consistently. He told his doctor that now he is constantly thirsty and fatigued. His doctor ran some tests and determined that he has developed Type 2 Diabetes. What is likely going on with the insulin production in Carl's body?

Fiber, Starch and Sugar are all types of carbohydrates.